Benzalkonium / Ethanol / Isopropyl Alcohol
This is a topical antiseptic combination product containing benzalkonium chloride with ethanol and isopropyl alcohol. It is used for disinfecting skin before medical procedures, injections, or minor surgical operations, and for general wound care antisepsis. The combination provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, and some fungi.
A topical antiseptic solution combining benzalkonium with alcohol disinfectants for skin antisepsis and wound care.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2381833
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Ethanol / Isopropyl Alcohol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Skin antisepsis before injections, venipuncture, and minor surgical procedures; wound cleansing and disinfection; general hand and skin sanitization in healthcare and consumer settings.
The alcohol components (ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) denature microbial proteins and disrupt cell membrane integrity, while benzalkonium chloride acts as a cationic surfactant that damages cell membranes and interferes with enzymatic function, providing synergistic broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
For external use only; highly flammable and should be kept away from open flames and heat sources. May cause stinging if applied to open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. Not suitable as a primary wound treatment for deep or puncture wounds. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
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